Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

10/22/2025

Thank you for being a valued member of the Sharp Mary Birch Hospital Facebook community. We're excited to announce that we're transitioning our content to Sharp HealthCare. Although this page will no longer be updated, you'll continue to find the latest news and updates about Sharp Mary Birch Hospital, along with information from across Sharp HealthCare. Stay connected with us for health tips, community events, inspiring patient stories, innovations in care and more.

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10/20/2025

During a mastectomy, a doctor removes one or both breasts to take out cancer or reduce a person’s risk of cancer. Dr. Noran Barry, breast surgeon affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, explains what people should know about mastectomies. Read the article below to learn more. http://spr.ly/6180Afa62

A mastectomy, which is a surgery to remove the breast, is often performed as part of a breast cancer treatment.

10/14/2025

Early detection saves lives! Schedule your screening today. Visit sharp.com/breast

10/14/2025

NICU Little Grad Reunion is back! 🎉

We loved celebrating with you last year—check out these heartwarming photos from our 2024 event!

Now it’s time to make new memories! Join us on Saturday, October 25 from 10am to 1pm to honor the incredible NICU graduates of Sharp Mary Birch and reconnect with the doctors, nurses, and care team who supported your little one during their NICU journey.

This FREE family-friendly celebration will feature:
Bounce houses
Face painting
Food & treats
Games
Music
Photo booth fun
Therapy dogs
Local vendor booths

Don’t forget to include the names of all family members attending when you register! 👉 Reserve your spot today:
https://www.eventcombo.com/ms/ev/77025/sharp-mary-birch-nicu-little-grad-reunion/home?eventRoleId=
We can’t wait to see you there!

10/07/2025

Dr. Lori Uyeno, a breast surgeon affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, explains that having dense breasts can increase the risk of developing breast cancer. Read the article below to learn more.

40% to 50% of women have dense breasts, which can increase the risk of developing breast cancer.

10/07/2025

Tummy time can be tough to prioritize while caring for a newborn — but it’s one of the most important ways to help your baby grow strong and healthy. 💪

Tina Holland, CLC, CCE, supervisor of Women’s Support Programs at Sharp Mary Birch, shares simple tips to make tummy time easier, more fun, and a great bonding experience for you and your little one.

Check out the article below and learn how to support your baby’s development from day one.

https://www.sharp.com/health-news/its-tummy-time-building-babys-strength

Tummy time is when an infant is placed on their stomach to play and interact with others to help with body strength.

09/23/2025

🌟 Celebrating 5 years of walking for a cause! 🌟

Earlier this month, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital's Women's Surgery team proudly joined the Teal Steps Ovarian Cancer Walk in Coronado for the fifth time in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

With over 50 participants, our largest group yet, we came together to honor, support and remember those affected by ovarian cancer.

Every step we took was filled with love, hope and the determination to make a difference. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and supported our team. 💙

09/08/2025

Our annual NICU Read-A-Thon has officially begun!

Hosted by Babies With Books in partnership with Sharp Mary Birch, this friendly reading competition between NICUs across the country is hosted to celebrate and encourage family reading, enhancing the NICU experience for everyone involved.

👶 Why Read to Babies During Their NICU Hospitalization? 👶
Reading to babies is essential for brain development, fostering language, literacy, and social-emotional skills. It also provides a valuable bonding opportunity, especially for families in the NICU and those facing prolonged hospitalizations or socioeconomic challenges.

If you are interested in donating a book (or two!) to the read-a-thon and NICU library, you can choose a book from our book lists below:
1. Sharp Mary Birch NICU Book Drive at Warwicks: You can purchase from their booklist and they will gather the books for us—no need to ship. Use code “NICU” in the ‘coupon code’ box. https://www.warwicks.com/wishlist/512

2. SMB NICU Read A Thon Amazon Book Drive:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2AQZ3I3ARUKS1?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_3

Let's make a difference, one story at a time! 📖❤️

08/14/2025

We were thrilled to have such a wonderful turnout at our annual Breast Milk Drive last week with recognition by local media.

Due to the publicity, we have received many requests on how to donate after the event, and we are happy to announce that you can still donate at our New Beginnings Boutique on the bottom floor of Sharp Mary Birch.

Call 858-939-4127 to learn more about how to continue to donate throughout National Breastfeeding Month.

08/12/2025

A huge thanks to the amazing donors and volunteers who made last week's Milk Drive a success! We collected 3,535 ounces of milk from 19 generous donors. 🎉

If you weren’t able to stop by, call Sharp Mary Birch’s New Beginnings Boutique to learn how you can still donate.

08/06/2025

Vanessa Jankowski from Sharp Mary Birch’s New Beginnings Boutique joined FOX 5 San Diego to spotlight Breastfeeding Awareness Month and share the excitement about tomorrow’s Breast Milk Drive!

🍼 If you have frozen breast milk to donate, come by Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns on Thursday, August 7.

08/06/2025

🚨 It’s happening TOMORROW!
Our Breast Milk Drive is back at Sharp Mary Birch! We need donor milk to support our tiniest NICU babies. 💕

🍼 Have frozen breast milk to spare?
Drop by August 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and make a life-saving impact.
Just 3 oz = up to 12 feedings!

🎁 Enjoy raffles, giveaways, and kid-friendly fun!
✅ Pre-register now: http://spr.ly/61864AbBQ
📖 FAQs + more: http://spr.ly/61874AbBv

Every ounce makes a difference. Let’s show up for our NICU families! 💗